1997 Nissan Laurel vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1997 Nissan Laurel is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Nissan Laurel (153 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (97 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corona. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Laurel (190 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corona. (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corona. 1997 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1980 Toyota Corona has manual transmission. 1980 Toyota Corona will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Nissan Laurel | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Nissan | Toyota |
Model | Laurel | Corona |
Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2530 mm |